Gardens of Versailles Walking Tour & Palace Entry

Visit the stunning Palace of Versailles on a half-day walking tour. This tour combines the highly sought after Chateau de Versailles and the beautiful Royal Gardens, highlighted by the unique fountains, groves, and manicured shrubbery that have made them a worldwide sensation for centuries. The gardens of Versailles have been held up as the standard of French gardening for ages, and you will see why. Stand at the grande perspective and take in the entirety of the grounds, including the Grand Canal and the 2,000 acres of forestland. Mosey through the groves with your guide leading the way and learn about why King Louis XIV designed them each in their particular way before heading into the Chateau to discover the interior at your leisure.

Inside the chateau, you will see the King's apartment and rooms of the royal apartment as well as the Hall of Mirrors, and more. Your guide will offer a fascinating orientation to the gardens and palace grounds. Learn about the French formal style of landscape architect André Le Nôtre, and see aspects of his splendid creations you'd otherwise miss.